How Do You Make A Silver Ring Wax Cast?
Making silver jewelry using a wax cast allows you to make your own designs that as as elaborate as you skill allows. The actual wax is very pliable and very precise engravings and designs can be carved. The technique is referred to as lost wax casting because the wax is actually consumed in the firing process leaving a hollow cast in plaster. This plaster cast can be used over and over again allowing you to create large quantities of your favorite designs. Here is a good overview of the process involved in making a silver ring from a wax cast. Cut off a small piece of jewelers wax and carve a ring to your finger size from it using the wax tool. Use the engraving tool or any precise instrument to engrave any design you want into the wax sides of the ring. Leave a wax stem at the underside of the ring. Mount the ring using the stem you carved unto a rubber base and place inside the flask. Mix the chrystobolite with water and pour into the flask until the ring is well covered. Put the fla
